248 pages • first pub 2006 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780312426729
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Picador
Publication date: 26 December 2007
Description
Set over the course of one rainy day in a London suburb, Arlington Park is a viciously funny portrait of a group of young mothers, each bound to their families, each straining for some kind of independence. As the hours pass, Rachel Cusk's gracefu...
Community Reviews Summary of 259 reviews
Moods
dark 34%
emotional 34%
funny 25%
challenging 13%
sad 13%
tense 9%
relaxing 4%
inspiring 2%
lighthearted 2%
mysterious 2%
Pace
medium 43%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 97% | A mix: 2%Strong character development?
No: 41% | It's complicated: 38% | Yes: 16% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
No: 54% | It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 8%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 89% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 2% | Yes: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
RacismModerate
Sexism
248 pages • first pub 2006 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780312426729
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Picador
Publication date: 26 December 2007
Description
Set over the course of one rainy day in a London suburb, Arlington Park is a viciously funny portrait of a group of young mothers, each bound to their families, each straining for some kind of independence. As the hours pass, Rachel Cusk's gracefu...
Community Reviews Summary of 259 reviews
Moods
dark 34%
emotional 34%
funny 25%
challenging 13%
sad 13%
tense 9%
relaxing 4%
inspiring 2%
lighthearted 2%
mysterious 2%
Pace
medium 43%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 97% | A mix: 2%Strong character development?
No: 41% | It's complicated: 38% | Yes: 16% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
No: 54% | It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 8%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 89% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 2% | Yes: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
RacismModerate
Sexism